Gillette Urban Area, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
47,018 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,253 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$851 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wyoming
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 23
Feb 0 7 26
Mar 1 9 34
Apr 2 7 42
May 3 1 52
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 9 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (83%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 88%
Hillary Clinton 7%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 23, WY State House District 3, WY
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Schools

Buffalo Ridge Elementary
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Thunder Basin High School
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Pronghorn Elementary
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
Westwood High School
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Black Hills State University
84 miles, E • 1.9 star
Casper College
102 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Campbell County Health
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
11 miles, N • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
122 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
175 miles, NW • 1 star
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